What Are Status Offenses and Why Do They Matter? Young people are drawn into the juvenile justice system for behavior such as truancy and running away, which are known as juvenile status offenses. Learn more. Read More
State Fact Sheets: How Are Families Using the Child Tax Credit? New state fact sheets show how families making less than $150,000 a year used expanded child tax credit payments between July 21 and August 16, 2021 Read More
Causes of and Solutions to the Student Debt Crisis Understand the history of America’s student debt crisis, who is hurt most and ways public and private entities can take action. Read More
Understanding the Children of Immigrant Families Explore data on children in immigrant families. Learn information to help shape policies and build a brighter future for all. Read More
What Is Diversion in Juvenile Justice? Diversion holds youth accountable without resorting to legal sanctions, court oversight or the threat of confinement. Learn more about juvenile diversion programs here. Read More
A Profile of Youth and Young Adults in Atlanta This profile examines the well-being of youth and young adults in Atlanta — covering poverty, education and health. Read now. Read More
Parental Involvement vs. Parental Engagement With parental involvement, parents participate in school-led activities, but with family engagement, they are empowered to bring ideas and take ownership. Read More
Resources to Help Young Parents Thrive Young parents have been hit especially hard by the economic turmoil spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Review a list of resources that aim to assist practitioners and stakeholders in supporting young parents. Read More
50-State Data Report Confirms Urgent Need to Make Game-Changing Expanded Child Tax Credit Permanent As the federal government launched a new website for parents and caregivers eligible for an expanded child tax credit, the Casey Foundation released a 50-state data report that argues for making the expansion permanent. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Juvenile Probation Learn the latest answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about juveniles on probation, including definitions, rule, statistics and more. Read More
